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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 12:13 AM
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No, Im suggesting getting a new bumper without a DIY looking hole in the front bumper. Google "Racing Beat Intake"
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 03:05 AM
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Originally Posted by EClark13
Thanks!! do you know of any easy way to remove those damn emblems? i would also like to get rid of the RX 7 emblem on the back. I dont wanna chip any of the paint off, or if i do, if i could get a good way to repair it i would do it asap. And what kinds of rims/wheels would you suggest?
For the DUB badges, just hit them with some heat to loosen up the adhesive (like Ross Dawg said, a hair dryer or heat gun should do the trick), then get them off with some dental floss. The 7 badge will be pretty much the same thing, but the badge that comes on the car where that one is has two studs that go into the trunk lid. I'm not sure if the 7 badge has studs (I highly doubt it), but regardless there are going to be 2 holes there where the old badge stuck in. You could try to find a replacement of the stock one to put there. Plenty of people debadge the back though, and either just dont worry too much about the holes or fill them in... But anyway, just a heads up that there will be 2 holes there when the 7 badge comes off...

As for what wheels to replace those with, it is really just preference. Not big and chrome though haha... Just look through some of the pics of peoples cars on here and see which ones you think look the best. Then either look into getting some of them or some like them...

Originally Posted by EClark13
So are you suggesting to take my cold air intake and just make it a hot air intake? kinda defeats the purpose doesnt it?
He isn't talking about getting rid of the actual cold air intake itself, just the hole in front bumper... Getting rid of it wouldn't hurt anything. The cold air intake would still get plenty of air flow and work perfectly fine without that hole being there.
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 03:09 AM
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return to stock is the best.
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 03:12 AM
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If I got that for free I'd show it off too
but whats better, your car, or my rear bumper decals? ahaha
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 03:27 AM
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Originally Posted by EClark13
Hey guys, just got this car. Its an 04 with an 07 rebuilt engine. DS-02 Dropstar rims with black blades. K&N Cold Air Intake, Greddy strut bar, expeed exhaust, Louis Vuitton accented interior, CF hood, and of course... Lambo Doors (welded) (... go ahead and rip on the doors, everyone does, but i enjoy them) Let me know what you guys think

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-Lose the ricer chrome rims
-get rid of the the K&N,intake. not a cold air intake.
-expeed exhaust? never heard of it.
-LV interior looks terrible. it doesnt look too unsightly but, who ever put it on did a half *** job, looks all wrinkly and cheap. if your going to do it, do the whole interior too, such as the front doors and seats. but obviously LV would not fit right on an 8.
-lambo doors... meh could do without it... does nothing
-also that duct looks terrible. go back to stock or a modest lip or kit
-the 2tone looks kind of cheesy.
-get rid of the chrome door handle covers
-get rid of the seat covers
-paint the vented hood mesh black

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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by MazdaRX8ftw
i literally just got the car. that intake costs about 300 dollars is full carbon fiber and as for the painted wheels, well personally id rather have them then ******* 20"s of eye sore and retarded ricer doors from 2fast2furious. I can state my opinion and personally I feel if you don't agree with what I said you are someone with literally the worst taste in cars I have ever seen and should have your keys and license turned in
excuses, excuses. You paid $300.00 for one of the worst intakes on the market. And real carbon Fiber? You are funny dude.

I agree this guys ride looks pretty bad in it's current state but you are riding around on spray painted wheels so I wouldn't talk too much **** on him if I were you.
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 11:14 AM
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ok my friend, pliz take off the DUB stickers, sell your wheels and buy new ones, drop the car and you should be ok. And why auto? welcome to the club!
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
excuses, excuses. You paid $300.00 for one of the worst intakes on the market. And real carbon Fiber? You are funny dude.

I agree this guys ride looks pretty bad in it's current state but you are riding around on spray painted wheels so I wouldn't talk too much **** on him if I were you.
well to someone internet IS SERIOUS BUSINESS.

honestly, I dont understand why you want CF on the intake. its not like normal intakes weight a couple tons.
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Twiztog43
-Lose the ricer chrome rims
-get rid of the the K&N,intake. not a cold air intake.
-expeed exhaust? never heard of it.
-LV interior looks terrible. it doesnt look too unsightly but, who ever put it on did a half *** job, looks all wrinkly and cheap. if your going to do it, do the whole interior too, such as the front doors and seats. but obviously LV would not fit right on an 8.
-lambo doors... meh could do without it... does nothing
-also that duct looks terrible. go back to stock or a modest lip or kit
-the 2tone looks kind of cheesy.
-get rid of the chrome door handle covers
-get rid of the seat covers
-paint the vented hood mesh black
I have not heard of such a thing as "ricer rims"
But I have heard of baller rims
For example, see below



man dose rims SO tyter than a **** yo
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 03:34 PM
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At the very very very least, lose the rims and the DUB badge
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
excuses, excuses. You paid $300.00 for one of the worst intakes on the market. And real carbon Fiber? You are funny dude.
Hater! If you pay $300 for something it's OBVIOUSLY NOT BAD! Duh.
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 03:46 PM
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This thread is great..............
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by York
Hater! If you pay $300 for something it's OBVIOUSLY NOT BAD! Duh.

Gotta love brand fan boi's. FYI, AEM is now K&N as well and the materials are different as well.
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 04:14 PM
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So, looks like I will be removing the DUB emblems this weekend, thanks for the input on those. I am also looking into a gunmetal powdercoating the rims. What do you guys think?? (Also paint the metal on the CF hood, What if I painted the metal winning blue? any comments? )
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by EClark13
So, looks like I will be removing the DUB emblems this weekend, thanks for the input on those. I am also looking into a gunmetal powdercoating the rims. What do you guys think?? (Also paint the metal on the CF hood, What if I painted the metal winning blue? any comments? )
just lose the wheels, they are ugly in any color.
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 04:21 PM
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no. just get rid of those rims please.

Rims, drop, dub logo.

and your car will improve by 85%. all the rest of the stuff will be the other 15%
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 04:21 PM
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This car isnt that bad. If he removed the chrome wheels, intake gap in the front bumper, and got some nice volks or advans, it wouldnt look bad. Funny how some hideous chorme wheels can change the look of a car so much.


edit: forgot the dub badges. Go badgeless
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 04:55 PM
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not feeling it, front bumper looks busted and hand painted with a big *** hole in the front.
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 05:40 PM
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I'm just surprised there are no stickers.
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by York
I'm just surprised there are no stickers.

Stickers makes your car go faster...
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by superhypered
I have not heard of such a thing as "ricer rims"
But I have heard of baller rims
For example, see below



man dose rims SO tyter than a **** yo
haha trust me, a lot of people who roll with these "chrome rims" are not considered baller.
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by EClark13
So, looks like I will be removing the DUB emblems this weekend, thanks for the input on those. I am also looking into a gunmetal powdercoating the rims. What do you guys think?? (Also paint the metal on the CF hood, What if I painted the metal winning blue? any comments? )
trust me dude, that will look terrible. the point of painting it black is so that it doesn't stand out as much as the tacky silver mesh. if your going to paint it winning blue, then it will look even more tacky.
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
excuses, excuses. You paid $300.00 for one of the worst intakes on the market. And real carbon Fiber? You are funny dude.

I agree this guys ride looks pretty bad in it's current state but you are riding around on spray painted wheels so I wouldn't talk too much **** on him if I were you.
I hope all people on these forums aren't as ignorant as you. I used to own an M3 and at least the people on bimmerforums read posts before responding. If you had read what I said, I said I JUST GOT THE CAR. So either you're illiterate or just dumb. I'm partial to the latter man.


Ps I can do that too

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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by MazdaRX8ftw
I hope all people on these forums aren't as ignorant as you. I used to own an M3 and at least the people on bimmerforums read posts before responding. If you had read what I said, I said I JUST GOT THE CAR. So either you're illiterate or just dumb. I'm partial to the latter man.


Ps I can do that too

Okay You are the one who stated what it cost and the fact that it is Carbon Fiber (what that has to do with anything is beyond me) so obviously you are proud to have it
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 09:35 PM
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Enough guys, take it to PM's
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